Throughout the month of April, Dansko employees will join more than 100 shoe companies and 6,000 volunteers as part of Footwear Cares, a national community service campaign. The month-long initiative, led by the Two Ten Footwear Foundation, seeks to empow
Year: 2014
Ibex Outdoor Clothing Hires VP of Product
Ibex Outdoor Clothing, the manufacturer of technical Merino wool apparel and accessories, hired James Fisher as its VP of product. He was at Burton Snowboards…
REI Now Powered by Renewable Energy
REI said it has committed to having all of its electricity come from clean renewable sources. With 26 solar electric systems generating energy and a strong program to invest in energy efficiency, REI now buys certified renewable energy certificates (RECs
VF Revamps Leadership Team
VF Corporation appointed Steve Rendle to the newly created role of senior vice president, Americas. Patrik Frisk, currently Timberland brand president, has been promoted to coalition president, Outdoor Americas, Kevin Bailey, Vans brand president, America
Golfsmith Opens Second Myrtle Beach Store as Part of Golf Dimensions Purchase
Golfsmith International, the world’s largest specialty golf retailer, purchased the assets of Golf Dimensions, a leading Myrtle Beach golf retailer with a long history of success. As part of the deal, Golfsmith International will transition Golf Dim
Cabela’s Presents Browning with Strategic Partnership Award
Cabela’s has announced its 2013 Strategic Partnership Award winners and Browning is proud to be among the recipients…
Peak Rock Capital Acquires Hunter’s Specialties
n affiliate of Peak Rock Capital (“Peak Rock”), an Austin, Texas based private equity firm, announced that it has acquired Hunter's Specialties, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of hunting accessories…
E-Lander Mags Doubling Production
After hearing consistent requests from many OEMs and after-market distributors, E-LANDER MAGS, a manufacturer of rifle and pistol ammunition magazines, has decided to meet demands by doubling production…
Primaloft Names Sales Agency for New Zealand and Australia
Carl Matthews of Devmark Trading Limited, which is based in Auckland, New Zealand, has secured the rights to represent the PrimaLoft brand throughout the Australian and New Zealand markets…
Running USA: Half-Marathon Races Growth Slows
Since 2003, per Running USA State of the Sport Reports, the half-marathon has been the fastest growing standard distance in the United States with a 12.5 percent annual finisher growth rate, and moreover, from 2006-12, the number of 13.1 mile finishers gr
The North Face Opens Explore Fund Grant Applications
The North Face announced the opening of the 2014 Explore Fund grant-giving program, which will provide $250,000 in grants to non-profit organizations committed to inspiring the next generation of youth with a passion and stewardship for the outdoors…
PGA Tour Superstore to Open Three Stores in 2014
PGA Tour Superstore announced three new store openings in 2014 and an ambitious growth strategy that will more than double its current retail footprint, adding one million square feet of new golf retail space over the next five years…
Freedom Group Sustained Firearms and Ammo Sales Growth in 2013
The Freedom Group reported net income grew eight fold on a 36.1 percent increase in sales in 2013, as demand for its firearms and ammunition brands remained strong. Sales of Firearms increased 34.3 percent, Ammunition 31.6 percent and sales of the Mountai
The Jones Group Shareholders Approve Merger With Sycamore Partners
The Jones Group Inc. announced that, at today's special meeting, The Jones Group shareholders overwhelmingly voted to approve the agreement pursuant to which affiliates of Sycamore Partners will acquire The Jones Group for $15.00 per share in cash…
Adidas Outdoor Signs Meagan Martin
Adidas Outdoor added rock climber Meagan Martin, 23, to its team of athletes. Martin earned first and second place finishes in Speed Bouldering and Bouldering at the 2013 Dominion Riverrock competition…
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